P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WRC Sweden podium exceeded Evans’ expectations
The Toyota driver underestimated his chances in Sweden due to starting second on the road, but ended up finishing second in the rally, 29.6 seconds behind the winner, Hyundai’s Esapekka Lappi. Despite not being a fan of the 2024 points system, Welshman Elfyn Evans benefited from the new rules. He managed to secure a total of 24 points, more than any other driver from the event, even outscoring the rally winner by five points. Evans attributed his success to some luck and the misfortunes of his competitors during the rally. The unexpected outcome left Evans feeling reasonably satisfied and optimistic about his performance heading into the next round in Kenya where he trails championship leader Thierry Neuville by three points.
